Cream Cheese Pasteurized Milk

Cream cheese is a soft, fresh cheese made from pasteurized milk and cream. It is produced by fermenting milk and cream with lactic acid bacteria, which gives it its characteristic tangy flavor and smooth texture. Unlike aged cheeses, cream cheese is not ripened.

Manufacturers use cream cheese to add a rich, creamy texture and a mild, tangy flavor to various foods. It is commonly found in snacks like crackers and popcorn, as well as in dips, spreads, and desserts.

Cream cheese is a dairy product and a source of fat, including saturated fat. The FDA considers milk and cream, its primary ingredients, to be generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used appropriately. JECFA and EFSA do not typically evaluate whole food ingredients like cream cheese as food additives.